Whidbey to San Diego Drive

A scenic trek from the Puget Sound down to the misty, ancient forests of Northern California.

3days
12stops
Day 1: Day 1 · Into the Redwoods
4 stops
Whidbey Island
08:00
Portland Pitstop
12:30
Redwood National Park
17:00
Hilton Garden Inn Eureka
19:30
Day 2: Day 2 · Golden State Cruise
4 stops
Eureka Departure
08:30
Golden Gate Bridge
13:00
Monterey Bay
16:00
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
18:30
Day 3: Day 3 · The SoCal Finish
4 stops
Monterey Start
08:00
Santa Barbara
12:30
La Jolla Cove
17:00
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
19:00
Heads Up
  1. Book the Whidbey ferry in advance
  2. Gas up before entering the Redwoods
  3. LA traffic is no joke—plan for delays

Whidbey to San Diego Drive

A legendary West Coast run from the misty pines of Whidbey to the sunny shores of San Diego.

Whidbey Island → Redwood NP → San Francisco → Monterey → Santa Barbara → San Diego

  1. Day 1 · Into the Redwoods

    Big driving day to hit the giants. The forest air is a total game-changer.

    • Whidbey Island

      Grab coffee and catch the Mukilteo ferry early to beat the mainland traffic.

    • Portland Pitstop

      Quick sugar rush at the iconic doughnut spot before pushing south.

    • Redwood National Park

      Walk among the giants. The scale of these trees is absolutely mind-blowing.

    • Hilton Garden Inn Eureka

      Rest up at your first Hilton stop in the heart of the redwood coast.

  2. Day 2 · Golden State Cruise

    Cruising through the heart of Cali. Long miles but the landscape shift is cool.

    • Eureka Departure

      Fuel up and head south through the Avenue of the Giants.

    • Golden Gate Bridge

      The ultimate photo op. Park at the north end for the best city views.

    • Monterey Bay

      Stretch your legs and watch the sea lions bark at the pier.

    • Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

      Check in and enjoy the coastal breeze at this comfy Hilton spot.

  3. Day 3 · The SoCal Finish

    Final stretch! Sun, surf, and the finish line in beautiful San Diego.

    • Monterey Start

      Early start to beat the LA traffic nightmare later today.

    • Santa Barbara

      Perfect lunch spot with Mediterranean vibes and palm trees.

    • La Jolla Cove

      Welcome to SD! Catch the sunset with the seals on the rocks.

    • Hilton San Diego Bayfront

      You made it! Incredible views of the bay to celebrate the trip.